1、Listening and TalkingUnit 3 The InternetFirst,lets discuss something about apps.Do you know what apps are？APP: software applicationApps are computer programmes designed especially for use on mobile devices such as smartphones and tables.目前用户基数较大、用户体验不错的几款客户端本地服务的有：大众点评、豆角优惠、今夜去哪儿、丁丁优惠、艺龙在线等。网购的有：淘宝、
2、京东商城、当当网、乐蜂网等等。以分享为主的主要有：美丽说、蘑菇街等。社交即时通信工具有：微信、陌陌、E都市、易信、来往等。-What apps do you usually use in your daily life?-_-What do you use them for?-_piggy bank 小猪造型的存钱罐oink 拟声词，指猪的哼哼声。把硬币放进存储罐，钱撞击罐体发出声音，就好像是小猪发出了 “哼”的声音。get in shapekeep track ofmake a fitness planhelps sb. find discountsput a little money in
3、to a bank accountsufficient vocabularyChoose the best appLaura and Xiao Bo are talking about apps. Listen to their conversation and find out what apps they want.Xiao Bo is looking for a(n)_app to help him get in shape.Laura would like an app for getting _and another that will make her _ better.exerc
4、iserichgrades2 Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?1. Both of Xiao Bos apps keep track of the steps he takes.2. Xiao Bos second app can help him make a fitness plan.3. Laura needs an app that will help her get discounts.4. Laura needs an app that will add money to her bank account.
5、FTFT3. Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear. Underline the words used to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs. Predictions, guesses, and beliefs-？_It might help me walk more._My guess is that it wouldnt work_I imagine this app would help me get fit faster._I suppose that would be go
6、od._I guess you could save a little with this app._I suppose there would be some problems, too._I believe this app could help me get thinner. Predictionis stating what you think will or might happen in the future (example words: might, could, will, think, predict).“Guessis based on guessing rather t
7、han on definite facts you know about something (example words: guess, suppose, imagine, think).“Beliefis an opinion you have about something that you think is true, whether you have facts or evidence to support it or not(example words: think, believe). Much of human dialogue and thought is based on
8、these and often not on solid universal facts. In terms of listening or reading comprehension, explaining these ideas and pointing out common words that signal prediction, guess, or belief to students can help them understand a texts meaning better.3. Listen once more and tick the sentences you hear.
9、 Underline the words used to express predictions, guesses, and beliefs. Predictions, guesses, and beliefs_It might help me walk more._My guess is that it wouldnt work_I imagine this app would help me get fit faster._I suppose that would be good._I guess you could save a little with this app._I suppo
10、se there would be some problems, too._I believe this app could help me get thinner.Laura: Hey Xiao Bo, whats up?Xiao Bo: Hi, Laura. Not much. Im trying to get in shape, so Im looking for an _ app.Laura: Oh yeah? Found anything?Xiao Bo: Well, theres an app that counts every step you take during the d
11、ay. _, but I dont think itd be enough. Heres another one. It keeps track of how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make a fitness plan. _.Laura: I wish there were an app for _.Xiao Bo: Ha-ha, well, there are apps for saving money.Laura: Really?Xiao Bo: Yes, sure. Look at this one.
12、 It helps you find discounts and the best price for whatever youre looking.Laura: _ but I need an app that adds some oink to my piggy bank.Xiao Bo: Oink to your piggy bank? What does that mean?Laura: Ha-ha, sorry! I mean I want to add some money to my savings.Xiao Bo: Oh, I see, a piggy app. Ha-ha!
13、How about this one? Every time you pay for something with your phone, it puts a little money into a bank account, just a few yuan-you wouldnt miss it._.Laura: Cool. Great idea! I m good at spending. Now all I need is an app that l make my_better.Xiao Bo: Well, perhaps this app.Laura: Hey Xiao Bo, wh
14、ats up?Xiao Bo: Hi, Laura. Not much. Im trying to get in shape, so Im looking for an exercise app.Laura: Oh yeah? Found anything?Xiao Bo: Well, theres an app that counts every step you take during the day. It might help me walk more, but I dont think itd be enough. Heres another one. It keeps track
15、of how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make a fitness plan. I imagine this app would help me get fit faster.Laura: I wish there were an app for getting rich.Xiao Bo: Ha-ha, well, there are apps for saving money.Laura: Really?Xiao Bo: Yes, sure. Look at this one. It helps you fi
16、nd discounts and the best price for whatever you re looking.Laura: I suppose thatd be good but I need an app that adds some oink to my piggy bank.Xiao Bo: Oink to your piggy bank? What does that mean?Laura: Ha-ha, sorry! I mean I want to add some money to my savings.Xiao Bo: Oh, I see, a piggy app.
17、Ha-ha! How about this one? Every time you pay for something with your phone, it puts a little money into a bank account, just a few yuan-you wouldnt miss it. I guess you could save a little with this app.Laura: Cool. Great idea! I m good at spending. Now all I need is an app that l make my grades be
18、tter.Xiao Bo: Well, perhaps this app.4. Look at the descriptions of some apps. Then role-play the conversation. Which app do you think would be more popular or useful?A: I imagine that TV Me would be more popular. Everyone watches TV and I think lots of people imagine themselves as actors in the TV
19、shows, so putting the two together would be great. What do you think?B: My guess would be Hear It First because its both interesting and useful. You could find out more about the stories you like and make sure that you dont miss anything important. I believe both the young and old would like it.Usef
20、ul modal verbsmust/mustntshall/shantwill/wontshould/shouldntwould/wouldntcan/cantcould/couldntmay/may notmight/might notCompletely or almost certainmust,couldnt,cantExpecting to be certainshouldMaybe certain/not certainmight,may,couldUseful sentencesIt might/could/will.My guess is.I imagine.I suppose.I guess.I believe.I imagine.I think.
